Senior Workforce Development

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Workforce Development Trainer supports employee growth by delivering training programs and workshops for both field and office staff. Topics typically include supervisory skills work readiness team collaboration and communication. This role requires a strong understanding of business needs and subject matter expertise.

The Senior WFD Trainer monitors training effectiveness through performance outcomes and reports to a manager. This is a senior level employee development role that has an advanced understanding and can anticipate business needs. They direct new training program design and analyze session feedback to make recommendations for improvement to content and presentations. They have subject matter expertise in a particular subject training program or function of the company and are a trusted partner to the business. They mentor WFD Trainers and Associate WFD Trainers.

The Workforce Development program focuses on field employee success and is structured around four key areas: Recruitment Onboarding Skills Training and Leadership Development with intentional overlap to support office-based teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruitment

Organizes and attends local job and career fairs.

Coordinates recruitment efforts with Marketing and Business Development teams.

Processes field applications submitted via Interviews and assesses field applicants providing next steps (e.g. referral to local union halls).

Aligns hiring needs with local union representatives.

Explores and engages with local and national recruitment programs.

Onboarding

Designs onboarding program content and duration based on local needs assessments.

Coordinates onboarding materials with Corporate Learning & Development and Safety departments.

Facilitates onboarding sessions focused on culture safety and skills.

Administers written and hands-on skills assessments.

Manages DocuSign paperwork for new hires.

Skills Training

Delivers hands-on training modules for various classifications (e.g. conduit bending MC cable installation terminations).

Facilitates basic skills training for new industry entrants focusing on safe and proper tool/material use.

Leads bootcamp-style sessions for sub-journeyman level employees.

Leadership Development

Coordinates and/or facilitates:

Foreman Development Series

Field supervision training

App-based and software-based training

Customizes training content to meet local needs.

Promotes the MPS Field Operations Manual and internal processes.

Coordinates with external consultants or vendors for specialized training.

GENERAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT

Promote MPS culture core values mission statement and vision

Pursue & coordinate grant & training reimbursement opportunities

Pursue & coordinate continued education credits (for class participants) as available per location

Track & report training metrics as identified by corporate training or regional leadership

Capture participant feedback on training classes via survey

Communicate upcoming schedule & direction with corporate Learning & Development Team

Participate in personal continued education & development as identified by regional management & corporate Learning & Development management

Develop new training content as needed

Participate in peer reviews of newly developed or extensively modified content

Participate in scheduled Workforce Development meetings

Assign (recommend) LinkedIn Learning paths & content to field employees

Counsel & coach struggling field employees

Connect field & office teams through joint training opportunities

May provide guidance to WFD Trainers and Associate WFD Trainers

Promote a positive community presence

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proven work experience in a training or similar role is preferred.

Understanding of electrical construction and contracting.

Ability to speak comfortably in front of a classroom audience.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to handle confidential information.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to analyze business and training needs for improvement.

Experience in developing and implementing training programs is preferred.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Generally requires a bachelors degree or equivalent working experience.

Requires 4-6 years of related experience.

Union experience is preferred.

Instructional Design certification is preferred.

Presentation skills are preferred.

TRAVEL:

Up to 30%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

General work environment sitting for long periods standing walking typing carrying pushing bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning.

Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite.

We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.

Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

YOU Matter Our Benefits

ESOP Employee Stock Ownership

401 K

Annual bonus program based upon performance profitability and achievement

17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays

Medical Dental Vision Insurance

Term Life AD&D Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

The pay range for this role is what we expect to pay for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Candidates pay can vary based on location job-related experience skills and education.

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our businessand your career.

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